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2019 IRTS SUMMER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

June 2nd – August 3rd ♦ New York City

The Summer Fellowship Program, the most notable student out-reach effort of the IRTS Foundation, teaches up-and-coming communicators the realities of the business world through an expense-paid fellowship, which includes practical experience and career-planning advice. Each year college juniors, seniors and graduate students are selected nationwide to participate in the nine-week Summer Fellowship Program.

The Program begins with an extensive one-week orientation to broadcasting, cable, advertising, and interactive media. Fellows have a rare opportunity to question industry professionals at panels, lectures, and group discussions. They also take related field trips and learn career planning, networking and interviewing skills by attending industry social functions.

Following this first week, Fellows gain full-time “real world” experience at New York-based media corporations to which each is assigned for the duration of the nine-week Fellowship. Fellows are then able to reinforce or redefine specific career goals before settling into a permanent job in the media industry.

IRTS Foundation Receives Major Gift from the Leibner-Cooper Family Foundation

Helen Karas Memorial Fellowship

IRTS is very honored to name this Fellowship in memory of Helen Karas, who embraced our mission of building future leaders through mentorship and community for the entirety of her career. We invite you to help us carry on Helen’s legacy of making future dreams come true by supporting IRTS Summer Fellowships for students from across the nation with an interest in learning more about the media industry.

Bruce Lefkowitz Salutes His Mentors Through Annual Fellow Sponsorship

IRTS is thrilled to announce Bruce Lefkowitz will be sponsoring an IRTS Summer Fellow in honor of mentors. To date, Bruce has named his sponsored Fellowship in honor Michael Brochstein, Joe Cohen, and Lou LaTorre, all of whom have been mentors to Bruce throughout his career. Bruce is the current EVP of Ad Sales at Fox Networks Group.

Mark Mackenzie Memorial Fellowship

IRTS is very honored to name this Fellowship in memory of Mark Mackenzie, who embraced our mission of building future leaders throughout his career. We invite you to help us carry on his legacy of making future dreams come true by supporting IRTS Summer Fellowships for students from his beloved alma mater–University of Texas.

Upcoming Programs

2019 Faculty / Industry Seminar

In an effort to bridge the gap that can sometimes exist between classroom and industry, IRTS provides an annual opportunity for university educators to meet with senior media and entertainment executives. Thanks to our partnership with the Consumer Technology Association™ (CTA), attendees have the added advantage of attending CES® 2019; the largest and most influential technology event on the planet, where industry leaders and rising stars come together.

2019 LABF Giants of Broadcasting Luncheon

An annual celebration of THE LIBRARY OF AMERICAN BROADCASTING FOUNDATION produced by THE IRTS FOUNDATION. Join us in celebrating the distinguished individuals who have for the past century been the creators, innovators, journalists, leaders, performers, and producers who have set the stage for the future of media.

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The IRTS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to Building Future Media Leaders. IRTS brings together the wisdom and power of today’s leaders to train and educate the next generation of media and communication professionals through its many educational programs and diversity initiatives. IRTS programs ensure that our business reaches its highest potential in this exciting digital age.